Joey
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒoʊ.i/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Joey is a noun meaning The immature young of a marsupial, notably a junior kangaroo, but also a young wallaby, koala, etc.
Meaning
The immature young of a marsupial, notably a junior kangaroo, but also a young wallaby, koala, etc.
More Meanings
- (Australia, slang) A young child.
- Ellipsis of joey word.
- (UK, Ireland, prison slang) A parcel smuggled in to an inmate.
- (theater, circus) A kind of clown.
- (UK, military, slang) A member of the Royal Marines.
- (dated, slang, derogatory, offensive in British) A person with cerebral palsy.
- (dated, slang, derogatory, offensive in British) A stupid person.
Example Sentences
a joey of brandy
Sometimes a kangaroo word has more than one joey.
As soon as a joey is born, it crawls into its mother's pouch. The joey grows in the pouch.
Among the kangaroo words that yield the most joviality and joy are those that conceal multiple joeys.
Word Forms
- joeys
Synonyms for joey
Depending on context, synonyms include jolly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jean, air, michel, murderer, aerial, hey.
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